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Description

Much of this trail is on high mesas above or just below tree line. Water is sometimes scarce. The Endlich Mesa Trail (#534) climbs and descends often, with spectacular views in good weather. As with all high-altitude areas, storms can move in rapidly, bringing severe wind, lightning, rain, snow, or hail at any time of year. Plan accordingly.

The Endlich Mesa Trail, also known on some maps as the Silver Mesa Trail, passes several old mines en route to Columbine Pass. Trimble Pass, at mile 10.5, is the high point at 12,800'.

The alpine meadows are full of blooming wildflowers in late July and August. This area provides excellent views and photographic possibilities.

Fishing Considerations:

Between Lemon and City Reservoirs, brown, brook, rainbow, and cutthroat trout are found. Most of these fish are in the 6-to-10-inch range, with larger trout in the more difficult to reach pools. Above City Reservoir the cutthroats replace the brown trout. The fish in the upper area of the Florida are all small. No special regulations are in effect. Little Lake, Castilleja Lakes, Marie Lake, and City Reservoir are rated good for cutthroat. Please check the fishing regulations regarding limits, allowable lures, and restrictions on certain lakes, rivers, etc.

Details

Location:

Northeast of Durango

Setting:

Mountainous

Length:

24 mile roundtrip

Difficulty:

Difficult

Time:

2 days

Trailhead Elevation:

11600

Elevation Change:

1100

Season:

Summer - Fall

Useful Map(s):

USGS Quads: Lemon Reservoir, Vallecito Reservoir,

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

Travel east from Durango on Florida Road (CR #240) to the junction with FDR #243, which goes to Lemon Reservoir. Continue north past the reservoir for 5.5 miles until you reach FDR #597, a logging road. Take this road 9 miles to its end at the trailhead. This road is very rough but does not require 4WD.

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